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Doctor, Doctor

We’ve coughed up a roundup of walk-ins and specialized services for families in Toronto we feel really good about.

Meet You at the Barre! The Dailey Method Arrives in Ottawa

Get a strong, lean, and sculpted body with workouts at the barre, at The Dailey Method, Ottawa’s newest fitness studio. Find out more.

February Freebies in Vancouver

Don’t let the February blues keep you inside, try these free family activities around Vancouver for family fun that doesn’t hurt your wallet.

Bakery Brunch Spot: Corbeaux Bakehouse

More than just a bakery, Corbeaux Bakehouse whips up proper meals in addition to stunning desserts, creating everything in-house. This new eatery is all about small-production ancient grains, local ingredients and a fierce emphasis on freshness. Opened by the brothers behind Fratello Coffee Roasters, you know their java is pretty rad, too.

Brown Sugar Oatmeal with almonds and berries

RECIPE: Brown Sugar Oatmeal with Almonds and Berries

Easy, hearty, healthy and ultra-delicious, overnight oats are the perfect no brainer breakfast 

6 Health Services in Toronto

Sick and tired of searching for medical services while you or someone you love is literally sick and tired? Save your sanity—the search for some relief is over. We’ve coughed up a list of walk-ins and specialized services that will get the whole family back on their feet in no time.

Healthy $10 Dinners

5 Tax Breaks You May Not Know About

5 tax breaks you may not know about

The Best and Worst Fast Food Picks

The occasional fast-food meal is inevitable, but there’s a way to do it right and up your energy rather than busting a gut. Here are our picks of what to pick and what to skip when you’re dining at Fast Food Nation.

10 Easy Ways to Get Organized

We’ve made the resolution to get organized this new year, but we need some help. Luckily these picks will help with all your clutter and storage needs.

10 Toys for Creative Play

Creativity. Imagination. Open-ended play. No matter what you call it, it’s having a moment, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! So take a break from plastics, characters and big brands—plus those long lists of instructions—and embrace the whimsical instead. Playtime suddenly got fun again!

Frozen Whipped Cream Dollops

Instead of whipping cream every time you desire an elegant hot chocolate or speciality coffee, try these frozen whipped cream dollops for a simple crowd-pleasing trick.

From the Editor’s Desk

It’s been quite a week for hot topics in the parenting world. Measles, miscarriage, new baby food guidelines, Gwyneth’s latest bright idea and Valentine’s Day have got us talking.

Maple Baked Beans on Toasted Baguette

Serves 4

Baked Risotto with Chicken and Spinach

Serves 4-6

Spaghetti with Sausage Meatballs and Marinara Sauce

Serves 4

The Skinny on the Slopes

We’d like to go skiing with the kids, but taking a preschooler to crowded Collingwood on a weekend to teach them to ski isn’t exactly what we had in mind. And we’d feel like we won the lottery if ever we were able to get a spot in the city’s fabulous but always-booked programs. So we were stoked when we found out that our preschooler could learn the basics at the Indoor Alpine Ski and Snowboard Centre in Toronto, which offers private and group lessons for both adults and kids.

Raise the Bar with Hummingbird Chocolate

Make everyone in the family your valentine with a sweet trip to Hummingbird Chocolate’s new factory in Almonte. Take a tour and watch them make their soy-, gluten-, and dairy-free chocolates. Find out more.

SOS: Save Our Skin

Winter weather can wreak havoc on our largest organ—the skin. But we have a few ideas that can help.

PC Valentine Medium Mailbox

A Valentine’s Day pick for kids that really delivers—they’ve got mail!